LEM
LEM
iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF(Dist)
IShares · AMEX
Distr.
IShares
AMEXFixed IncomeDistributing
$42.12
+$0.09+0.21%AUM: $732.7M
Price history
TER
0.30%
1Y Return
+7.56%
AUM
$732.7M
About this ETF
The iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of local currency denominated, emerging market sovereign bonds.
Top 10 holdings
Top holdings and sector exposure
#
Issuer
Weight
%
1
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
9.75% · 07/20/2033
1.38%
2
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
7% · 10/26/2031
1.35%
3
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (GOVERNMENT) RegS
10.5% · 03/15/2037
1.35%
4
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF)
30% · 09/12/2029
1.16%
5
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (GOVERNMENT) RegS
10.75% · 06/01/2036
1.13%
6
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
8.25% · 05/21/2031
1.08%
7
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
8% · 10/29/2035
1.05%
8
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
4.5% · 08/20/2032
0.94%
9
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
5.25% · 07/27/2035
0.84%
10
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF)
26.2% · 10/05/2033
0.81%
Quick stats
AUM$732.7M
TER0.30%
1Y Return+7.56%
Holdings433
52-Week High$43.12
52-Week Low$39.19
Fund profile
Top 10 holdings
Top holdings and sector exposure
#
Issuer
Weight
%
1
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
9.75% · 07/20/2033
1.38%
2
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
7% · 10/26/2031
1.35%
3
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (GOVERNMENT) RegS
10.5% · 03/15/2037
1.35%
4
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF)
30% · 09/12/2029
1.16%
5
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (GOVERNMENT) RegS
10.75% · 06/01/2036
1.13%
6
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
8.25% · 05/21/2031
1.08%
7
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF)
8% · 10/29/2035
1.05%
8
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
4.5% · 08/20/2032
0.94%
9
SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF)
5.25% · 07/27/2035
0.84%
10
TURKEY (REPUBLIC OF)
26.2% · 10/05/2033
0.81%
Frequently Asked Questions
The current price of LEMB is $42.12 USD — it has increased by +0.21% in the past 24 hours.
The monthly change is a +0.79% rise. Over the last year, LEMB has showed a +7.56% increase.
LEMB assets under management is $733M USD. AUM is an important metric as it reflects the fund's size and can serve as a gauge of how successful the fund is in attracting investors, which, in its turn, can influence decision-making.
LEMB expense ratio is 0.30%. It's an important metric for helping understand the fund's operating costs relative to assets and how expensive it would be to hold the fund.
LEMB shares are issued by IShares.
Yes, LEMB pays a dividend yield of 2.41%.
Investors in Latin America can buy foreign ETFs through international and regional brokerage and investment platforms. You simply need a valid government ID or passport to get started.
Yes. Through fractional investing, you can invest exactly the amount you want, starting with as little as $1 or $5 USD (depending on what investment platform you use), and own a proportional piece of the fund.
Many investors in Latin America buy international ETFs like LEMB to protect their purchasing power. Because LEMB is priced in foreign currency, your investment is tied to a hard currency. If your local currency devalues against the foreign currency, usually USD or Euro, the underlying value of your portfolio remains protected from local inflation.
No. A common misconception is that you need a foreign bank account or a foreign visa to invest in international stocks. Today, modern investment platforms allow you to fund your account using local bank transfers or local payment methods right from your home country.